ZA Trans prepares for massive growth

A WHOPPING increase from 800 to 11 000 square metres of warehouse space at the new Gauteng premises of logistics company ZA Trans provides ample evidence of the companyÕs spiralling growth and buoyant outlook.
The new premises, comprising 5000 square metres of general warehousing, 1500 bonded, and 4500 square metres of hazardous capacity, have been purpose-built to suit customer needs, says chief executive officer Warren Erfmann.
ÒThe hazardous facility, which conforms to stringent regulations, is state of the art and will serve what we believe is a growing niche market,Ó said Erfmann.
ÒAll our staff have been trained and are fully conversant with the complex regulations.Ó
Office space has also increased dramatically from 700 to 1800 square metres.
ZA Trans sees growing demand for its one-stop service, says Erfmann. ÒWe recently landed a contract, where we do the picking, packing and local distribution, when required, for over 100 export containers a month.
ÒThe whole warehouse is covered by CCTV and we recently upgraded our IT systems to improve the quality and sophistication of information available.Ó
Nine years since its launch, ZA Trans has set up a national network in Durban and Cape Town, all with warehousing facilities.
While it originally focused on seafreight, the airfreight sector is growing rapidly. ÒThe mix is now in the region of 60% sea to 40% air, while exports are also surging ahead.Ó
The company has grown to a staff of 109.